Missouri / Corrections
Agency file
The Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 13,813 employees with median total compensation of $37,946; the highest distinct record was $189,788.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,946) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $65,027 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,794. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $441.2M — | 13,107 — | $35,992 — |
| 2024 | $474.5M ▲ 7.5% | 13,715 ▲ 4.6% | $36,729 ▲ 2.0% |
| 2025 | $495.4M ▲ 4.4% | 13,813 ▲ 0.7% | $37,946 ▲ 3.3% |
Compare
Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kathryn Clifford works as a Probation and Parole Officer for Corrections. Kathryn earned $23,729 in 2023.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Timothy Guthery is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,728.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Beverly Thomas serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,719.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Shelby Walters is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,706.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kenton Green works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kenton earned $23,705 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Jason Allgier works as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant for Corrections. Jason earned $23,700 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Vance Womack holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,698.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shelby Merryman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $23,692.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Robert Harwell serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,685.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Janelle Cook holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,681.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Christopher Puppel- Smith is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,675.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Craig Vanderaa holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,661.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Jesse Yadon is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,651.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
Joshua Corkell is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,647.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Corrections
Timmy Dixon holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,646.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
At Corrections, Yvonne Reed serves as a Correctional Captain. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,646.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Richard Farris holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,642.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Patricia Reid serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,633.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Lauren Hibdon works as a Correctional Program Specialist for Corrections. Lauren earned $23,632 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rush Tatuwo holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,631.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Regina Franklin holds the role of Correctional Worker at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,622.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Sanders is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,621.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Carroll serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,621.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karli Britton is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,619.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Timothy Mika holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,616.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Eric Ester serves as a Probation and Parole Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,613.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Angela Atwell is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,611.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Brian Bingaman serves as a Correctional Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,596.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Pinnell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,594.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Tara Derboven works as a Correctional Worker for Corrections. Tara earned $23,593 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Amanda Nickelson is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $23,586.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Teddie Warner holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,582.
Transport Driver/Corrections
At Corrections, Franklin Miller serves as a Transport Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,581.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
At Corrections, Kenda Sewell serves as a Vocational Education Instructor. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,574.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Derek Emily serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,572.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Brian Garsee is a Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $23,565.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
At Corrections, Amelia Basler serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,565.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Brian Rea holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,564.
Senior Multimedia Specialist/Corrections
Jackie Fischer is a Senior Multimedia Specialist at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $23,563.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Allison Helton holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,557.